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Re: I Need Help, My Car Battery Is Draining Itself! by EagleNest(m): 7:33am On Jun 30, 2018 |
First and foremost, check the health of your ALTERNATOR before doing any other thing. I suspect your alternator has packed up. Even if you buy a new battery it will still drain out if the alternator is dead. Without the alternator your electrical system is as good as useless. 1 Like |
Re: I Need Help, My Car Battery Is Draining Itself! by scholes23(m): 7:38am On Jun 30, 2018 |
pjosh1:check ur alternator 1 Like |
Re: I Need Help, My Car Battery Is Draining Itself! by crafteck(m): 7:40am On Jun 30, 2018 |
Your alternator charging amp is low 1 Like |
Re: I Need Help, My Car Battery Is Draining Itself! by NWAFORH1(m): 7:41am On Jun 30, 2018 |
The alternator is not charging well, though it my not display battery indicating its faulty, have such issues with my Mazda MPV sometimes around February this year, tried lots of rewire and have bought three batteries before meeting a friend that asked me to buy alternator and has have same issues.......I den decided to buy another alternator and here am thanking him today 1 Like |
Re: I Need Help, My Car Battery Is Draining Itself! by AutoElectNG: 7:42am On Jun 30, 2018 |
I am currently working on this vehicle as we speak! I have zeroed in on the problem, an incorrectly installed aftermarket radio and a shoddy headlight assembly and indicator repair Currently trying to resolve the mess that was created here. It resulted in a current draw of over 100 milliamps when the car is turned off! With the headlight assembly and indicator wiring fixed, it reduced to 35 milliamps. With the aftermarket radio disconnected, it reduced to less than 10 milliamps. 8 Likes
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Re: I Need Help, My Car Battery Is Draining Itself! by RomanticBob: 7:44am On Jun 30, 2018 |
Where are you based. If you are not far from Ojuelegba, I know a very good auto engineer who will take your wahala away. I once had similar issue. Mine was faulty alternator plus parasitic draining. The man even repaired the alternator telling me it was repairable. He also spotted the spot of the drain and fixed it. Now I don't have any electrical problem again. He is around 60 or 70 years old. Call me on 07030595653 and I will link you with him. 1 Like |
Re: I Need Help, My Car Battery Is Draining Itself! by jrusky(m): 7:47am On Jun 30, 2018 |
That is strange maybe leakage under or it's one of those fake stuffs out their. Why not go for dry cell I think it's a bit more better. If these does not answer your question then village people at work because their nothing we've not heard on this forum. Nigeria has suddenly turned strange land bro. |
Re: I Need Help, My Car Battery Is Draining Itself! by kenyguy(m): 7:49am On Jun 30, 2018 |
My man take your car to a good auto electrician he will fix it well. As a spare parts dealer I have come across it severally. In a simple language what happens is that something is connected directly to the battery so when you turn off the something is still running then draining your battery. First aid to the problem is when you park remove the battery terminal head when you want to start the car fix it back. Thank You!!! 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: I Need Help, My Car Battery Is Draining Itself! by aaadaji: 7:50am On Jun 30, 2018 |
Same problem happens to me, I bought battery like 4 time suspecting my alternator but na lie. It was an electrical problem, battery was charging at all...I spent 4k to fix it in less than 3min..cheers 1 Like |
Re: I Need Help, My Car Battery Is Draining Itself! by AgentGoat: 7:52am On Jun 30, 2018 |
NWAFORH1:where are the other two ba3 you bought now No think say I wan beg you for ba3 |
Re: I Need Help, My Car Battery Is Draining Itself! by punche(m): 7:55am On Jun 30, 2018 |
Bro... It has happened to me before. I spent more than 100k until a guy collected just 3k to fix it. Boss the wire from the alternator to the battery needs to be checked.... Then the problem is solved. Then I bought 2 battery, 2 alternators, a pcm but still until I met an electrician. 2 Likes |
Re: I Need Help, My Car Battery Is Draining Itself! by seyiojomu(m): 7:59am On Jun 30, 2018 |
If you have checked the alternator and belt driving systems and it checks out that your drain and power loss is not coming from there, I would advise you start checking your convenience features too. Does your car have a built in Bluetooth? If yes, confirm it doesn't stay on after switching off the car. I had a Acura TL whose battery drain was coming from the Bluetooth, I had to disconnect it permanently and it stopped. Search for dome lights and all glove box lights that may sometimes be small and unoticeable also Finally, get a good electrician to test a your fuse and relay systems to identify which one is using power even after be key is off. It's take a lot of patience. You will definitely find it in the end. 2 Likes |
Re: I Need Help, My Car Battery Is Draining Itself! by chronique(m): 8:03am On Jun 30, 2018 |
Your alternator is probably gone or there are lights turned on. |
Re: I Need Help, My Car Battery Is Draining Itself! by GrammarCheck: 8:07am On Jun 30, 2018 |
Your alternator is bad. Change it |
Re: I Need Help, My Car Battery Is Draining Itself! by fikolo: 8:08am On Jun 30, 2018 |
@ OP, check the following: 1. Alternator 2. Key Fibre (inside the ignition). worn out key Fibre can gave your car same experience. |
Re: I Need Help, My Car Battery Is Draining Itself! by systemz(m): 8:08am On Jun 30, 2018 |
It's either the batteries are substandard or the alternator is faulty. Nothing else. Ask the auto-electrician to check well or take the car to an automated and computerized workshop, where artificial intelligence will also assist the diagnosis. |
Re: I Need Help, My Car Battery Is Draining Itself! by dannyjr1(m): 8:17am On Jun 30, 2018 |
bro.. your alternator is not working.... it doesn't give the battery charge |
Re: I Need Help, My Car Battery Is Draining Itself! by Troublemaker007(m): 8:17am On Jun 30, 2018 |
pjosh1: How much did you buy the car plz. I want to acquire same this next month for my wife. You will be doing me a great ordeal by telling me bro |
Re: I Need Help, My Car Battery Is Draining Itself! by Imoala: 8:18am On Jun 30, 2018 |
My brother don't waste your money go straight and buy a Belgium alternator. There lies the problem |
Re: I Need Help, My Car Battery Is Draining Itself! by seunjungle1(m): 8:19am On Jun 30, 2018 |
Ah that can be dangerous for your car sir. Kindly throw it away to forgone it...... Don't mind me ooo, I don't have one! |
Re: I Need Help, My Car Battery Is Draining Itself! by Nobody: 8:23am On Jun 30, 2018 |
SolutionMee:poor man 2 Likes |
Re: I Need Help, My Car Battery Is Draining Itself! by shang002: 8:24am On Jun 30, 2018 |
Call Mechanic(Rewire) to fix your alternator, alternator can cause drainage of the battery |
Re: I Need Help, My Car Battery Is Draining Itself! by Emycord: 8:26am On Jun 30, 2018 |
pjosh1:Why Are You Nigerian Guys Always Like This. Go CHECK Alternator Now. Or You Expect God To Fix This One For You Too? |
Re: I Need Help, My Car Battery Is Draining Itself! by Nobody: 8:27am On Jun 30, 2018 |
Looks like an alternator problem. Like it or not you will have to involve a rewire but just try get a good one probably referred to you by someone. You could suggest changing the alternator to him and see what he says. I personaly don't think it's a complicated issue |
Re: I Need Help, My Car Battery Is Draining Itself! by Crimond: 8:29am On Jun 30, 2018 |
The car likely has earthing problems. Check the earth cables for rust or other contamination where the earth cables connect to the chassis of the car, preventing a closed circuit. Even if the alternator is working, an earthing problem will prevent a closed electric circuit. It then means the car is almost always powered by the battery instead of the alternator which leads to a drain of the battery. 3 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: I Need Help, My Car Battery Is Draining Itself! by KayceeClassic(m): 8:33am On Jun 30, 2018 |
check for a possible Alternator damage. |
Re: I Need Help, My Car Battery Is Draining Itself! by fakati(m): 8:33am On Jun 30, 2018 |
pjosh1:You need to call a competent rewire as matter of fact because it has to do worn out fuses. |
Re: I Need Help, My Car Battery Is Draining Itself! by nabegibeg: 8:36am On Jun 30, 2018 |
pjosh1: Buy a new battery and or change / check alternator If you can drive the kind car you can afford it |
Re: I Need Help, My Car Battery Is Draining Itself! by maasoap(m): 8:38am On Jun 30, 2018 |
tonididdy: Thank you. I bought a minibus last Saturday, I went there together with my brother and the problem we're having is exactly as the OP stated. The first battery packed up, we went back to change it. The second packed up too. After giving us the third battery which a battery charger certified as good, the dealers told us not to come back again for another replacement. At this point, I asked my brother if he was sure that the dealers weren't aware of this problem before selling to us. Because, when I recalled the events the day we bought the bus, it was like they were eager to sell that particular bus to us. |
Re: I Need Help, My Car Battery Is Draining Itself! by HoodBillionaire: 8:41am On Jun 30, 2018 |
u don go buy accodented flooded vehicle drop the VIN lets check it. na alternator. make dem go fix am. used to happen to me before. cd pkayer goboff ac go off car go off on top speed fixed my alternator for 5k and today na turbo speed |
Re: I Need Help, My Car Battery Is Draining Itself! by AniwetaluEmma(m): 8:51am On Jun 30, 2018 |
The first thing to check is the battery head contacts. Change or tighten the battery heads if you notice any loose contact. I noticed similar problem in my car last month and this was exactly what I did. For the main time be removing one head of the battery when you want to pack long. Let it not bother you so much. 1 Like |
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